News By Topic: Nissan

Nissan Improves Five Spots in 2015 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

Feb 25, 2015

Nissan jumps ahead of the industry average to 13th in annual dependability study of three-year-old vehicles with new reporting model 2012 Murano ranked most dependable in Midsize SUV class Altima, Frontier, LEAF all among top three models in their segments NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan brand moved up five positions and achi ... Continue reading

This SWAY for Excitement - Nissan at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Feb 24, 2015

Innovative design and product planning gave birth to Nissan Qashqai and Juke, two of the biggest automotive success stories of recent years. What would happen if the company applied the same radical thinking and quality standards to one of the most important sectors in Europe: the small hatchback? To be unveiled at the ... Continue reading

Nissan Legend Yutaka Katayama (Mr.K) Dead At 105

Feb 22, 2015

Yutaka Katayama, the first president of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A., passed away on Feb. 20 at the age of 105:“Yutaka Katayama (Mr. ‘K’) was a passionate ambassador for the Datsun and Nissan brands and our condolences go out to his family and friends. His more than 80 years in the car business includ ... Continue reading

Nissan 'TITAN Truckumentary' Chapter 3: Sketch Pad

Feb 19, 2015

Diane Allen, Senior Design Manager at Nissan Design America (NDA), is featured in “Sketch Pad,” the third chapter of Nissan’s “TITAN Truckumentary.” Allen and her team are responsible for the design of the recently revealed 2016 Nissan TITAN XD. ... Continue reading

Nissan Gets Adventurous with the Limited Edition Navara Salomon

Feb 18, 2015

Limited edition Navara Salomon rolls into UK showrooms Based on popular Tekna trim with bespoke interior and exterior styling enhancements Available from £27,845 OTR including free £250 Salomon voucher Nissan builds on current Navara success by working with Salomon, the leading mountain sports brand to add the Navara ... Continue reading

Supercars and Horsepower - Chicago Heats Up in February

Feb 16, 2015

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0288) Single-digit temperatures are all too common in the Windy City Chicago during February. But cars are hot at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show with the biggest assemblage of supercars in the show’s history. A lineup of 25 supercars was showcas ... Continue reading

Nissan's 'With Dad' Super Bowl Commercial Wins YouTube's AdBlitz 2015

Feb 16, 2015

Highest-rated commercial receives more than 22 million online views -Google today announced that Nissan North America’s “With Dad” Super Bowl XLIX commercial has beat out all competition to win this year’s YouTube AdBlitz™. “The tremendous response we’ve had to the commercial is due i ... Continue reading

2015 Chicago Auto Show Highlights By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell

Feb 16, 2015

By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Steve: The Chicago Auto Show bills itself as the biggest in the country and based on two criteria they’re right. The show covers more square footage than any other show with well over a million square feet, and it draws more visitors than any other s ... Continue reading

Nissan Reports January 2015 sales for Europe

Feb 16, 2015

ROLLE, Switzerland -- February 14, 2015: Nissan announced today European sales for January of 57,332 units, representing a market share of 4.1%. January highlights: France reports best ever Nissan sales with 5,866 units, +30% versus January 2014 with a market share of 4.16%. UK reports 11,002 units sold with a market s ... Continue reading

Nissan is First Car Maker to Apply Glow-in-the-Dark Car Paint

Feb 12, 2015

EV pioneer Nissan is first manufacturer to partner with similarly innovative inventor to create paint that uses UV energy absorbed during daylight to glow at night Increasing numbers of LEAF owners expanding sustainability efforts by installing solar panels to their homes Video showing glow-in-the-dark car launched at ... Continue reading

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda to Jointly Support Hydrogen Station

Feb 12, 2015

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have agreed to work together to help accelerate the development of hydrogen station infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Specific measures to be undertaken by the three manufacturers will be determined at a later date. For hydrogen-fue ... Continue reading

Nissan Delivers Note-Able Updates to Popular Compact Family Car

Feb 11, 2015

Introduction of new value-laden Note n-tec trim costing £15,365 OTR Engineered for active, modern families with advanced safety features included as standard Updated exterior styling plus additional Safety Shield technologies and Rear View Camera Acenta Premium now features New NissanConnect with DAB radio as standa ... Continue reading

Nissan Challenges Chicago’s Dirtiest Slush with "World's Cleanest Car"

Feb 11, 2015

All-Electric, Zero-Emissions Nissan LEAF with Nano-Paint Technology Cleans Itself What do you get when you combine the world's best-selling zero-emission vehicle with innovative paint technology that repels dirty slush, Chicago street grime, bird crap and everyday dirt? Answer: a Nissan LEAF electric vehicle that might ... Continue reading

Nissan Soars to 4th place in the UK’s Top-Selling Brands

Feb 6, 2015

Fastest growing brand by market share compared with the same time last year Nissan car registrations reach over 11,000 for first month of the year – the best ever January in the company’s history UK-built stars – Qashqai, Juke, Note, and LEAF – reach highest ever January volume Company soars to four ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Only Plug-In Vehicle to Receive 2014 IHS Automotive Loyalty Award

Feb 5, 2015

Following a record-breaking sales year in 2014, the Nissan LEAF continues to earn praise and was named the best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the annual IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards. The all-electric LEAF – the only plug-in vehicle to be included in the IHS Awards – received this honor during the Aut ... Continue reading